SH 242 Wbml over FM 1314
GoodMontgomery County, Texas · 6.0 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 121700353801388
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 350 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 242 Wbml over FM 1314 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 242 Wbml over FM 1314 in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 24,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,600 by 2047. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 40 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 242 Wbml over FM 1314 built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 242 Wbml over FM 1314 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.
How much traffic does SH 242 Wbml over FM 1314 carry?
About 24,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SH 242 Wbml over FM 1314?
The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 242 Wbml over FM 1314?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.